JS-MD 3 RES
Flight Manual Supplement
MD11-AFM-00-002
Issue: 02
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 24-Mar-23
Page 2
–6
Minimum Equipment List
Additional instrumentation and equipment required if RES is fitted:
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Display and Control Unit (DCU)
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RES master switch guard
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Rear view mirror
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Supplemental (independent) fire warning system
•
Limitations and operations placards or booklet
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Magnetic direction indicator
Aerotow Assisted Self Launch
Maximum approved towing speeds and maximum weak link ratings for
assisted aerotow launching are listed in and
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not found.
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Configuration
Minimum safe launch
speed
Recommended launch
speed
15m
18m
15m
18m
Empty
115 km/h / 62.0 kts
130 km/h / 70.2 kts
MTOW
125 km/h / 67.5 kts
140 km/h / 75.6 kts
Table 2-6 Assisted aerotow limitations
NOTE:
The maximum power allowed during an assisted take-
off is 20 kW.
NOTE:
Only textile ropes may be used for assisted aerotow
launching.
